Headteacher

Oscott Manor School, Headteacher

Salary: Group 6, L25 – L31 (£76,141 - £88,187)

Start date: January 2023

Oscott Manor is a vibrant secondary special school in Erdington, Birmingham. The school prides itself on being a safe and inspiring place to learn for young people aged 11-19 with autism. The pupils at our school are respected, their talents are nurtured, and they thrive. We provide excellent, individualised education for every one of our pupils, aimed at preparing them for their future life after Oscott Manor. The motto of our school is ‘Ready. Respectful. Safe.’ and this filters into every aspect of school life.

Following our ‘Good’ Ofsted result in 2017 we have made great strides in establishing ourselves as a consistently improving, oversubscribed school. However, our ambitions for the future mean there is much more to do for the next Headteacher of the school.

As our new Headteacher, you will provide dedicated and strong leadership that will further improve the school for the pupils, families, and community it serves. This is a fantastic opportunity for a an aspiring or current Headteacher to pave the way for the next chapter of our school, ensuring that specialist and tailored teaching, learning, care, and support is at the heart of everything we do.

You will join us at an incredibly exciting time, taking on a brand-new building with state-of-the-art facilities that is ready for a new leader to make their mark. There is also exciting potential for the school to expand over the next few years, with the creation of further places on a designated Post-16 site within walking distance of the new school.

In return, we can offer you the chance to develop your career as a special school Headteacher surrounded and supported by dedicated and talented colleagues. At Oscott Manor School we know that our children need and deserve the best. If you are an aspiring or established Headteacher, who is dedicated and inspirational, with a passion for specialist education, then do get in touch. To arrange a confidential conversation about the role, please contact our recruitment partners at Propelo on 01273 222 877.  To download the application pack and find out more, please visit: https://oscottmanor.our-careers.co.uk/

Oscott Manor School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Oscott Manor School is fully committed to equality and to valuing diversity as an employer and a provider of education.

School visits: 3rd &  4th October. (Please phone Sophie on 01273 222 877 or email sophie@Propelo.co.uk to arrange a visit) 

Closing date for applications:  Monday 10th October (9.00am)

Shortlisting: 12th October

Interviews: 19th & 20th October